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By Arthia Nixon Florida/Georgia Star (Savannah, Georgia) The family of a Savannah man found dead in a locked vehicle are questioning what they feel has been a limited investigation into his alleged suicide. Stating that they decided to come to the media after they were not being treated kindly by investigators, Sherry Clark and her mother Katherine are frustrated especially because they have a gut feeling that Timothy Clark, Sr was killed and had no reason to want to end his life. The deep pauses and cracking of Katherine Clarks voice are a clear indicator that she is still mourning the death of her baby who died on October 19th a few weeks short of his 31st birthday. They [police] said they found my son dead and it looks like suicide and he was shot in the head, she said from her home in Savannah, still displaying photos of her son. I said there is no way he did it to himself. The car he was in was locked up and the gun was in his lap. Ive been trying to find answers since October. Someone else could have locked up that car. Its just not adding up. Tim loved his life and his kids. He just had a young baby. I need to know what happened to my child because there is no satisfaction at all. Mrs. Clark claims that she nor her daughter-in-law were allowed at the crime scene or to identify him at the coroners office. She told us that her son, at six foot two, had not been found with gun residue in his hands and that the gun was lying in his lap while his hand was in the passenger seat. She added that the mystery was heightened when the family contacted the rental company to find out if the car Clark was discovered in was still available so that they could see it. The woman told us that car was at the rental place and there where bullet holes from behind the car, claims Mrs. Clark. Tims wife called the detective and asked about the car appearing to have a window shot out and bullet holes from behind. The woman at the rental place told us we could take photos but by the time we got down there the car was towed away by police. That is just not adding up. Clarks sister, Shelly believes her brother was gunned down because he made a fool out of the police more than once. Yes, he had to provide for his family and after he could not make money to provide for them in his jobs, he got caught up with doing some things he shouldnt have, admitted Shelly. He had been arrested for taking the cops on a high speed chase before and I think they had something to do with it because there are too many holes in the story. Sherry and her mother have been going back and forth to police together trying to find answers. Their last meeting with law enforcement was on Wednesday. Tune in next week, with part two of this excusive story as we attempt to contact police to determine why the case was closed. Share your thoughts on our Facebook page. ugtxkpi"{qw"ukpeg"3;730 Tcvgf"C-"d{"vjg Dgvvgt"Dwukpguu"Dwtgcw Cp"Cyctf Ykppkpi Rwdnkecvkqp Tgcf"Vjg"Hnqtkfc cpf"Igqtikc"Uvct Pgyurcrgtu0vjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo Nkuvgp"vq"KORCEV Tcfkq"Vcnm"Ujqy0 The peoples choice Vjg"Hnqtkfc"Uvct R0"Q0"Dqz"6284; Lcemuqpxknng."HN"54425 PQTVJGCUV"HNQTKFCU"QNFGUV."NCTIGUV."OQUV"TGCF"CHTKECP"COGTKECP"QYPGF"PGYURCRGT Rtguqtvgf"Uvcpfctf W0U0"Rquvcig"Rckf Lcemuqpxknng."HN Rgtokv""Pq0"5839 Vjg"Hnqtkfc"Uvct. Vjg"Igqtikc"Uvct#*;26+"988/::56Uvknn"Vjg"Rgqrngu Ejqkeg# STRIVING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! yyy0vjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo APRIL 6 APRIL 12, 2013 XQN0""84""PQ0"72 STILL ONLY 50 CENTS Nqqmkpi"hqt"ewuvqogtu"vq"rcvtqpk|g"{qwt dwukpguu"qt"wvknk|g"{qwt"ugtxkeguA"Kh"{qw cpuygtgf"[GU."vjgp"{qw"pggf"vq"rnceg"cp cf"kp"Vjg"Hnqtkfc"qt"Igqtikc"Uvct#""ECNN ;261988/::56"vq"rnceg"{qwt"cf"VQFC[## Check, Money Order, Or Credit Cards Accepted Ykuj"vq"ikxg"wu"c"Pgyu"Uvqt{A Ecnn"*;26+"988/::56"qt"Ugpf"kv"vq< kphqBvjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo cfBvjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo Cant Get to the Store Have The Star Delivered Gfkvqtkcn00000000000000000000000000000003 Ejwtej000000000000000000000000004 [qwvj"Pgyu00000000000000000000000000000005 Vcnm"qh"vjg"Vqyp0000000000000000000000000006 Eqnwopu0000000000000000000000000000007 Etkog"cpf"Lwuvkeg0000000000000000000000008 Nqecn/Hnqtkfc000000000000000000000000000000009 Nqecn/Igqtikc000000000000000000000000: Urqtvu000000000000000000000000; Eqoowpkv{00000000000000000000032 Encuukhkgf00000000000000033 Dwukpguu00000000 ............................12 .... 12 K P U K F GUgg"Kpukfg Ejwtej" Vcnm"qh"vjg"Vqyp Nqecn Hnqtkfc/Igqtikc Urqtvu Eqoowpkv{ OKUUKPI"EJKNFTGP UGG" Etkog"("Lwuvkeg KPUKFG
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Lil Meechie would always visit Boatwright's Corner Store on Ave D. Mr. Boatwright didn't know what Lil Meechie's problem was, but the neighborhood boys would constantly tease him. They would always comment that he was two bricks shy of a load, or two pickles short of a barrel. To prove it, sometimes they would offer Lil Meechie his choice between a nickel (5 cents) and a dime (10 cents) and just like clockwork Lil Meechie would always take the nickel .they said, because it was bigger. One day after Lil Meechie grabbed the nickel, Mr. Boatwright took him in the back of the store grabbed and shook him and said "Dementrious, those boys are making fun of you. They think you don't know the dime is worth more than the nickel. Are you grabbing the nickel because it is bigger, or what?" Slowly, Lil Meechie turned toward Mr. Boatwright and a big grin appeared on his face and he said, "Well, if I took the dime, they'd stop doing it, and so far I've saved $20! APRIL 6, 2013THE STARPAGE 3 KVU"NKVVNG"OGGEJKG Crtkn"6."4235 Rqygtdcnn< 16812353 Pgzv"Lcemrqv/&72O."Ucv0 Hn"Nqvvq"Zvtc< 6720464851x3 Hcpvcu{"7< 710171922 Ogic"Oqpg{
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PAGE 4 THE STAR APRIL 6, 2013 E kaabo (eh-kah-bow). Welcome. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold its national convention October 2-6, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel. This will mark the 98thannual meeting of this esteemed organization which establishes the annual black history theme and was founded by Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History. A Local Arrangements Committee (LAC), made up of five work groups to assist with planning for entertainment, publicity, vendors and exhibits, special events, and volunteers, will meet monthly leading up to the event. Sylvia Cyrus Executive Director of the national headquarters in Washington, D.C., was recently in Jacksonville to lead the LAC meeting at the Ritz Theatre and Museum. Cyrus and Gaynelle Adams-Jackson the conventions event planner, expect more than 1,000 individuals, scholars, historians, business professionals, national speakers, and students to explore the 2013 black history theme, At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington. The year 2013 signifies the 150thanniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and 50 years since March and I Have a Dream speech delivered by the late Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convention highlights include tours of African American heritage sites in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and the surrounding area, teachers workshops, authors book signing, youth day activities, including a poetry slam (competitio n), luncheons and banquets, and scholarly presentations and discussions. The national office has issued a call for papers which must be submitted by May 15, 2013. The conference is conveniently priced to allow attendees to pay for full access to all activities or purchase selected componen ts. Volunteers are the backbone of any event. Brenda Frinks president of Sun City Events & Entertainment, has signed on as volunteer coordinator for the convention. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact her at EventsBySunCity@gmail.com The subject line should read, Requesting ASALH Volunteer Information The conventions Local Arrangements Committee is headed by Anita Shepherd president of the James Weldon Johnson Branch which is the local ASALH chapter. To become a member visit www.asalh-jaxfl.org For more information about the convention visit the nationals website at www.asalh.org Speaking of ASALH, local author Marsha Phelts who is a lifetime and charter member of the James Weldon Branch, recently invited us to her American Beach home to cut the fruit cake and enjoy yummy honey drippers (laced with bourbon and garnished with a fruity surprise nestled near the bottom the frozen delight and topped off with a frozen cumquat). When we arrived, we were surprised to find a dinner of pork roast, roasted chicken, and a vegetable medley of peas, mushrooms, and carrots. Double yummy! Stopping in to say hello were: Larnie Owens home from Atlanta for a quick visit, Justine Redding and hubby Rick Blackston Joycelyn Lawson Frank Crumley Lauretta Hansberry Mims and Kenny Mr. Wonderful Scott visiting from West Palm Beach. Talk of the Town! by Frances Bradley/ Photos by Volume Burks L-R:GaynelleAdams-Jackson,SylviaCyrus,ASALHExecutiveDirector,andAnitaShepherd L-R:LarnieOwens,RickBlackston,JoycelynLawson,FrankCrumley,Lauretta HansberryMims,KenScott,JustineRedding,andhostess,MarshaPhelts Happy Birthday, Dear Lydia, Happy Birthday to You .In an intimate setting, a few friends and family gathered at the home of Brenda Johnson Onfroy to help her celebrate Lydia Stewarts birthday. Ably assisted by good friends Joyce Price and Michael Stewart (who was given a honey do list by Brenda), we were treated to wine, cheese, fruit, chicken wings, a fabulous gumbo, pasta salad (yum-yum, Lydia) and birthday cup cakes. Ron Galvin, Charles Scantling, Larnie Owens, Linda and Dennis Stewart, Volume and Ok Sun Burks, the beautiful Destiny, and Chaka Onfroy were on hand to offer best wishes to the birthday girl. Lydia is the Museum Administrator at the Ritz Theater and Museum. Kneeling:LindaandDennisStewart.Standing,l-r:MichaelStewart,Larnie Owens,FrancesBradley,LydiaStewart,BrendaOnfron,OkSunBurks,Destiny, ChakaOnfron,andJoycePrice

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PAGE 6 THE STAR APRIL 06, 2013 Crime and Justice Crime and JusticeA Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star As an African American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this ar ea. Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward. MISSINGCHILDREN Name: Wynisha James Age: 15 Weight: 180 lbs Last seen: 3/24/13 Name: Shamika Keaton Age: 15 Weight: 137 lbs Last seen: 3/15/13 Name: Shanelle Ramsamugh Age: 17 Weight: 135 lbs Last seen: 3/23/13 Name: Richard Nicolas Age: 13 Weight: 140 lbs Last seen: 3/08/13MOSTWANTED Name: Charles Henry Anderson Offense: Grand Theft Name: Frederick Alls Offense: Escape Name: Wayne Barnes Offense: Attempted Sexual Battery on Victim > 12 years old Your Child and Gangs This guide provides common warning signs of gang involvement, but may not be all-encompassing. Parents should look for multiple signs to indicate possible gang involvement because some of these indicators alone, such as clothes or musical preferences, are also common among youth not involved in gangs. Parents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local gang symbols, seek help early, and consider contacting school personnel, local law enforcement, faith leaders, and community organizations for additional assistance. Warning Signs That Your Child May Be Involved with a Gang :  Admits to "hanging out" with kids in gangs  Shows an unusual interest in one or two particular colors of clothing or a particular logo  Has an unusual interest in gangster-influenced music, videos, movies, or websites.  Uses unusual hand signals to communicate with friends  Has specific drawings or gang symbols on school books, clothes, walls, or tattoos  Comes home with unexplained physical injuries (fighting-related bruises, injuries to hand/knuckles)  Has unexplained cash or goods, such as clothing or jewelry  Carries a weapon  Has been in trouble with the police  Exhibits negative changes in behavior such as: -Withdrawing from family -Declining school attendance, performance, behavior -Staying out late without reason -Displaying an unusual desire for secrecy -Exhibiting signs of drug use -Breaking rules consistently -Speaking in gang-style slang What Parents Can Do to Prevent Gang Involvement :  Spend quality time with your child  Be a positive role model and set the right example  Know your child's friends and their families  Encourage good study habits  Teach your child how to cope with peer pressure  Take action in your neighborhood (create a neighborhood alliance, report and remove graffiti)  Talk with your child about the dangers and consequences of gang involvement. Let your child know that you don't want to see him or her hurt or arrested. Explain to your child that he or she should NOT: -Associate with gang members -Attend parties or social events sponsored by gangs -Use hand signs, symbols, or language that is meaningful to gangs -Wear clothing, including specific colors, which may have meaning to gangs in your area Safety Murder Suspect Turns Self In A man had turned himself in several days after a homicide incident had occurred. Police say 22-year-old Rodney Dejontae Speights went to the incident scene with the intent to confront and fight 20-year-old Osh Totter Williams. Prior to the incident occurring Speights told a witness his intent to fight with the victim as retribution for a fight the victim had participated in the day before. Just before to the incident, Speights was observed on video walking up to the victim and engaging him in a conversation. Speights was then seen shooting the victim multiple times with what was later determined to be a .40 caliber semi automatic handgun. The victim was struck multiple times and died shortly thereafter at the scene. Speights was later identified by witnesses from the surveillance video. Speights turned himself in four days later and was charged with first-degree murder. Rodney Speights Man Steals Several Hundred Dollars Worth of Coins from Bank Police Arrested a man in connection with a night time bank burglary and a series of other crimes over a period of two weeks. Police say someone had broken a window of a bank just after midnight. After bank employees temporarily repaired the window, the suspect returned and stole a large amount of coins. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that a man seen carrying the same bag as the suspect in the bank surveillance video exchanged several hundred dollars worth of coins at the Coin Star machine inside a Walmart store later that day. The suspect was identified as 20-year-old Zachary Beyer-Radford. Beyer-Radford was also under investigation for additional retail thefts at Walmart and for stealing the rental vehicle that he used to commit these crimes. The stolen car was a black 2013 Chevrolet Impala. Tactical Unit deputies located him about five days later and during a search of his vehicle, they found drugs, ammunition, and items stolen from Walmart. Beyer-Radford confessed to the crimes and is charged with burglary, wearing a mask or hood to commit a felony, two counts of grand theft, one count of petit theft, drug possession, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, driving without a valid license and grand theft auto. He is being held on more than $40,000 bond. Mother Arrested for Child Neglect and Drugs A woman was arrested after she was found passed out with drugs near her five-month-old son. Police arrived at a home just before 8:00 p.m., after an anonymous caller requested a welfare check on a child. They found Andrea Keesling, 42, unconscious and hanging off a reclining chair. Keeslings infant son was strapped in a car seat on the floor of the home. A crushed codeine pill was also found about one foot away from the child. The child, who has Down Syndrome, was hungry and in need of a diaper change. After numerous attempts to wake Keesling, she finally woke up when police shook her. Keesling is charged with child neglect, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction. Keesling has an extensive criminal history of drug arrests, DUI, and prescription fraud. The child is now in DCF custody. Zachary Beyer-Radford Andrea Keesling Man with 39 Felonies Arrested for MurderA man with an extensive and violent criminal history was arrested for the murder of another man. Detectives say 40-year-old Dushun Robinson fatally stabbed Steven Palasz during a fight that started inside a trailer. Robinson reportedly punched Palasz in the face and the fight eventually moved outside, where the deceased victim was found by police a short time later. According to police, a witness said that they argument started inside the trailer home after Palasz started yelling, swearing, and acting violent towards Robinson. When the fight started she told them chill out and the two men took the fight outside. Robinson was said to have come back inside the home within a couple minutes and demanded someone take him home. A neighbor that was there did so and the witness said Robinson called her later and threatened to kill her and her family if she told anybody about the incident. When the neighbor who took Robinson home was questioned, he said he did not know Palasz was dead at the time. The Fugitive Apprehension Unit, working in conjunction with the U.S. Marshal Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force, located him about a week later after the incident. Robinson was arrested and charged with one count of murder in the second degree and is being held without bond. Police say this is Robinsons 30th arrest and has been faced with charges including cocaine possession, aggravated stalking, battery and robbery. That doesnt include the many times he violated probation or was in contempt of court. Despite facing 39 felony charges and 27 misdemeanors to date, Robinson was only sentenced to prison once, serving just four years and eight months. Dushun Robinson

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LOCAL APRIL6, 2013 THE STAR PAGE 7 Florida The Stanton Graduate Class of 1969 started gathering for monthly mini-reunions to celebrate each other as the class family that we are and will continue to be for each other. With the help of Planning Coordinators, DeBorah Deese-James and Jacqueline Glover-Lindsey, as our first gathering (Sunday, January 20, 2013), we attended Mount Salem Baptist Church to honor Assistant Pastor Alton Rodgers and his wife Cassandra Bucholtz-Rodgers for their inspiring spiritual leadership. He had no idea we were coming for this event. With the help of his wife and Pastor Banks, we were able to pull this off as a surprise. During the service, Rev. Banks introduced us to the congregation and presented our attendance to AltonHe was totally surprisedwanting to know why we were therethe entire classes response in unison was YOU. We all shared spiritual hugs of love with Alton and Cassandra. We presented him with a card and money collected from the class and a plant. In attendance were Linda Taylor-Jones, Brenda Horne-Griffin, Angela Washington, Jacqueline Glover-Lindsey, Cora Miller-Jackson, Brenda Pugh-Murray, and DeBorah Deese-James, not pictured. The second gathering was held Saturday, February 16, 2013, for a Valentines Luncheon at the Sandollar Restaurant, Hecksher Drive. There were 19 of the class members in attendance with a total of 26 including spouces and family members. After entering the restaurant, everyone was seated and there was a period of meet and greet followed by everyone introducing themselves as well as their spouces and family members. After placing orders, Reverand Lorenzo Watson offered grace and prayer. We all had so much to talk about bringing each other up to speed about our lives and families. The food and service were undeniably great. The fellowship of classmates reuniting was celebatory and joyous. In attendance were: DeBorah Deese-James, Jacqueline Glover-Linsey, Shelia Troutman-Jones, Brenda Horne-Griffin, Janice Mitchell-Tucker, Margaret Bennett-Peyton, Maxine Grant-Gillespie, Linda Taylor-Jones, Shirley Dixon-Atkins, Cora Miller-Jackson, Rev. Lorenzo Watkins, Gwendolyn Mays-Ringo, Brenda Pugh-Murray, Matt Thompson, Lucious Waters, Angela Washington-Bonnett, JoAnn Oliver-Walton Barbara Streater-Love, and Rose Marie Jackson. We enjoyed it so much we have decided to plan a monthly mini-reunion gathering of some sort with hopes and prayers that more of our class members (family) will join us leading up to our 45th year reunion in 2014. The March gathering, fun game day and dinner, was held at the beautiful home of Classmate (Linda Taylor-Jones and her husband Ralph Jones (a 1969 graduate of Matthew W. Gilbert) Of course, it started with everyone arriving and prayer offered by Matt Thompson (our class President). Since there were many more attendees, we all introduced ourselves and family attending and the fellowshipping and games began. We enjoyed playing cards (whist and spades) group games like How Old School Are You where everyone won a prize and How R&B Are You (Tabu Version), and watching videos of past class reunions. There were smiles and laughter, hugs and love, and chattering all about the entire afternoon and evening. Class pictures were taken by our classmate and class photographer Lucious Waters: Our next fun and fellowship gathering for April will be bowling date and time forecomingplease check out the blogpage for info. IN REMEMBRANCE OF NEW STANTON CLASS OF 69 DECEASED CLASSMATES Solomon Jones, Rodney Taykir, Evelyn West, Maureen Moore, Alvin Williams, Mary King, Elaine Sawyer, William Green, Paulette Norman, Marshall Johnson, Cloris Blackmon Odell Townsend, Virginia Gibbs, Drew Woods, Walter Frison, Nathaniel Dudley, James Moultrie, William Gillespie, Ava Bell, Elestralita Grimes, Leonard Albritten, Jacqueline Radcliff, Juanita Law, Carolyn McBride, Reginald Glover, Pamela Davis, Not pictured KENNETH ADKINS. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTENTHE PURPOSE OF DEATH IS TO GAIN EVERLASTING LIFE. There is a blog website for class members to visit to keep informed of the monthly calendar of events. The blog site address for information of calendar events is http://www.newstanton.blogspot.com. Please visit it for up to date information. GO STANTONIANS AND BLUE DEVILS. STANTON CLASS OF 1969 GATHERS FOR MONTHLY MINI-REUNIONS Assistant Pastor Alton Rodgers, Mount Salem Baptist Church, January 20, 2013.

Suns Season Begins APRIL 6, 2013 THESTAR PAGE9JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Suns announced the team's 2013 promotional schedule, including a mix of great giveaways and fanfavorite entertainment. The Suns return to the field and share the excitement of professional baseball with fans to kick off the 2013 season. The Suns began their regular season on Thursday, April 4. For the first time since 2003 the brightest stars throughout the Southern League will be on display at the Baseball Grounds as the Suns host the 2013 Southern League AllStar Game on Wednesday July 17. All-Star festivities begin on Tuesday July 16 with a special All-Star Gala and MLB All-Star Game watch party at the Jacksonville Landing. The Southern League All-Stars will be on hand and the public is invited to watch the Big League AllStar Game on the videoboard in the Landing Courtyard. Wednesday July 17 begins with the All-Star Game FanFest at Bragan Field and continues with the Southern League Homerun Derby. First Pitch of the 2013 Southern League All-Star Game is scheduled for 7:05pm on Wednesday as well. The Baseball Grounds will again host a number of celebrities and great entertainment acts this season. There will be two t-shirt giveaways this season beginning with World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party T-Shirts on Saturday, April 27 followed by Pink T-shirts for ALL ladies on Saturday, May 11, the night before Mother's Day as the Suns raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Jacksonville native, switch hitting Atlanta Brave Chipper Jones dons his Bolles jersey on a bobblehead giveaway on Saturday, June 29. The Suns will also have two former Atlanta Braves player appearances with Dale Murphy and John Rocker. Kevin Ware has no interest in watching a replay of what millions saw live him landing so hard on his leg that his bone broke and punctured through his skin in the middle of a basketball game. While his team, the Louisville Cardinals triumphed over Duke, 8563, Wares return to Atlanta for the Final Four is a bittersweet moment for him sweet because hes back on his high school stomping ground where he has a huge support, bitter because even though he got the all clear to be released from the hospital, he will not get to play in front of Georgians. Ironically, the horrific live incident has thrust the player into the spotlight and hes received thousands of well wishes, his NBA player LeBron James tweeted words of encouragement along with other basketball stars such as Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, and Rajon Rondo. Said Ware of the incident: It's kind of insane, because we play Duke in the Bahamas, and the exact same play happened, with the exact same player and it was just on the opposite side of the court, so I went to contest the shot, like I normally always do, I kind of joked a little bit, like I should have blocked the shot because I jumped so high, but I guess I just landed wrong and didn't see where I was landing, so that's kind of what caused the injury. But I kind of felt like stuff like this doesn't just happen for no reason, you know. There is a reason behind everything. So, I don't know what the reason is going to be, but it is just a process I'm ready for it, you know. At the time, Coach Carter gave my leg a look, like, like he's never seen something like this before, Ware added. So I'm just thinking, like, my ankle is hurt or something like that. And I look down at my leg and my bone is six inches out of my leg and I just go into automatic shock. Photo by Jeff Reinking, Louisville Athletics Department Kevin Ware Recovering After Injury

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REFERENCE JOB #GA 8074463 FARM WORKERS NEEDED EMPLOYMENT IT Keysource, Inc has openings for the following positions: Software Engineers (ITKS13201) with Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Technology or related discipline to Conduct a study of the current application-specific business rules and practices and user requirements and prepare specifications, analyze and find out gaps in existing applications and suggest business process improvements. Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Understand the business rules and prepare the source target mapping document, including the transformation logics based on business rules and data conversion up on target database. Prepare the Functional Specification Document. Design and develop Data Quality jobs to extract client data from the Standard Common Format (SCF) Policy files from each System of Record (SoR) with daily files landed on the Data Integration platform. Ensure technical/business data quality/granularity prescribed by the SCF Data Governance. Work with the technical team and interface directly with external vendors to define data requirements and resolve data integrity. Senior Software Engineer (ITKS13202) with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Information Technology, Marketing, Engineering (any) or related and Five (5) years of relevant experience to work on Business requirements, functional specifications, project schedules, documentation and test plans includes Design, development, implementation and support of software components that enhance or extend the reach of our client software development initiatives. Contributes to the development, delivery and maintenance of technologybased business solutions. He/she must be skilled in designing, coding, testing, and implementing configuration changes to software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements. Senior Business Systems Analyst (ITKS13203) with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Information Technology, Marketing, Engineering (any) or related and Five (5) years of relevant experience to work on Business requirements, functional specifications, project schedules, documentation and test plans includes Design, development, implementation and support of software components that enhance or extend the reach of our client software development initiatives. Contributes to the development, delivery and maintenance of technology-based business solutions. He/she must be skilled in designing, coding, testing, and implementing configuration changes to software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements. Competitive salary with standard company benefits. Work location is Jacksonville, FL with possibility to Travel to client locations throughout the USA. Please mail resumes to IT Keysource, Inc, 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd, Building 200, Suite 250-220, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or Fax 904-5139238 or email to hr@itkeysource.com. STANTON GALA The 7th Annual Stanton Alumni Gala, a semi-formal affair, will be held at the Wyndham Riverwalk Hotel, 1515 Prudential Drive on June 22, 2013. For tickets and more information, contact Chairman Kenneth Reddick at 764-8795 or kwreddick@comcast.net Magnolia Gardens Community Association in partnership with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. will host their 7th Annual Reunion on April 13th at 5805 Begonia Road located in the heart of the Magnolia Gardens Community. There will be various workshops, health screenings, and providing free legal services. These special services will be available free from 2pm5pm. There will also be a scholarship awarded to an outstanding student from our neighborhood school, William M. Raines. The mission of MGCA is to empower, revitalize and, inspire the residents of Magnolia Gardens to take an active part in our communitys wellbeing. AUCTION HEALTH

By Arthia Nixon Florida/Georgia Star (Savannah, Georgia) The family of a Savannah man found dead in a locked vehicle are questioning what they feel has been a limited investigation into his alleged suicide. Stating that they decided to come to the media after they were not being treated kindly by investigators, Sherry Clark and her mother Katherine are frustrated especially because they have a gut feeling that Timothy Clark, Sr was killed and had no reason to want to end his life. The deep pauses and cracking of Katherine Clarks voice are a clear indicator that she is still mourning the death of her baby who died on October 19th a few weeks short of his 31st birthday. They [police] said they found my son dead and it looks like suicide and he was shot in the head, she said from her home in Savannah, still displaying photos of her son. I said there is no way he did it to himself. The car he was in was locked up and the gun was in his lap. Ive been trying to find answers since October. Someone else could have locked up that car. Its just not adding up. Tim loved his life and his kids. He just had a young baby. I need to know what happened to my child because there is no satisfaction at all. Mrs. Clark claims that she nor her daughter-in-law were allowed at the crime scene or to identify him at the coroners office. She told us that her son, at six foot two, had not been found with gun residue in his hands and that the gun was lying in his lap while his hand was in the passenger seat. She added that the mystery was heightened when the family contacted the rental company to find out if the car Clark was discovered in was still available so that they could see it. The woman told us that car was at the rental place and there where bullet holes from behind the car, claims Mrs. Clark. Tims wife called the detective and asked about the car appearing to have a window shot out and bullet holes from behind. The woman at the rental place told us we could take photos but by the time we got down there the car was towed away by police. That is just not adding up. Clarks sister, Shelly believes her brother was gunned down because he made a fool out of the police more than once. Yes, he had to provide for his family and after he could not make money to provide for them in his jobs, he got caught up with doing some things he shouldnt have, admitted Shelly. He had been arrested for taking the cops on a high speed chase before and I think they had something to do with it because there are too many holes in the story. Sherry and her mother have been going back and forth to police together trying to find answers. Their last meeting with law enforcement was on Wednesday. Tune in next week, with part two of this excusive story as we attempt to contact police to determine why the case was closed. Share your thoughts on our Facebook page. ugtxkpi"{qw"ukpeg"3;730 Tcvgf"C-"d{"vjg Dgvvgt"Dwukpguu"Dwtgcw Cp"Cyctf Ykppkpi Rwdnkecvkqp Tgcf"Vjg"Hnqtkfc cpf"Igqtikc"Uvct Pgyurcrgtu0vjghnqtkfcuvct0eqoNkuvgp"vq"KORCEV Tcfkq"Vcnm"Ujqy0 The people s choice Vjg"Hnqtkfc"Uvct R0"Q0"Dqz"6284; Lcemuqpxknng."HN"54425 PQTVJGCUV"HNQTKFCU"QNFGUV."NCTIGUV."OQUV"TGCF"CHTKECP"COGTKECP"QYPGF"PGYURCRGT Rtguqtvgf"Uvcpfctf W0U0"Rquvcig"Rckf Lcemuqpxknng."HN Rgtokv""Pq0"5839 Vjg"Hnqtkfc"Uvct. Vjg"Igqtikc"Uvct#*;26+"988/::56Uvknn"Vjg"Rgqrngu Ejqkeg# STRIVING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! yyy0vjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo APRIL 6 APRIL 12, 2013 XQN0""84""PQ0"72 STILL ONLY 50 CENTS Nqqmkpi"hqt"ewuvqogtu"vq"rcvtqpk|g"{qwt dwukpguu"qt"wvknk|g"{qwt"ugtxkeguA"Kh"{qw cpuygtgf"[GU."vjgp"{qw"pggf"vq"rnceg"cp cf"kp"Vjg"Hnqtkfc"qt"Igqtikc"Uvct#""ECNN ;261988/::56"vq"rnceg"{qwt"cf"VQFC[## Check, Money Order, Or Credit Cards Accepted Ykuj"vq"ikxg"wu"c"Pgyu"Uvqt{A Ecnn"*;26+"988/::56"qt"Ugpf"kv"vq< kphqBvjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo cfBvjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo Cant Get to the Store Have The Star Delivered Gfkvqtkcn00000000000000000000000000000003 Ejwtej000000000000000000000000004 [qwvj"Pgyu00000000000000000000000000000005 Vcnm"qh"vjg"Vqyp0000000000000000000000000006 Eqnwopu0000000000000000000000000000007 Etkog"cpf"Lwuvkeg0000000000000000000000008 Nqecn/Hnqtkfc000000000000000000000000000000009 Nqecn/Igqtikc000000000000000000000000: Urqtvu000000000000000000000000; Eqoowpkv{00000000000000000000032 Encuukhkgf00000000000000033 Dwukpguu00000000 ............................12 .... 12 K P U K F GUgg"Kpukfg Ejwtej" Vcnm"qh"vjg"Vqyp Nqecn Hnqtkfc/Igqtikc Urqtvu Eqoowpkv{ OKUUKPI"EJKNFTGP UGG" Etkog"("Lwuvkeg KPUKFG
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Lil Meechie would always visit Boatwright's Corner Store on Ave D. Mr. Boatwright didn't know what Lil Meechie's problem was, but the neighborhood boys would constantly tease him. They would always comment that he was two bricks shy of a load, or two pickles short of a barrel. To prove it, sometimes they would offer Lil Meechie his choice between a nickel (5 cents) and a dime (10 cents) and just like clockwork Lil Meechie would always take the nickel .they said, because it was bigger. One day after Lil Meechie grabbed the nickel, Mr. Boatwright took him in the back of the store grabbed and shook him and said "Dementrious, those boys are making fun of you. They think you don't know the dime is worth more than the nickel. Are you grabbing the nickel because it is bigger, or what?" Slowly, Lil Meechie turned toward Mr. Boatwright and a big grin appeared on his face and he said, "Well, if I took the dime, they'd stop doing it, and so far I've saved $20! APRIL 6, 2013 THE STAR PAGE 3 KVU"NKVVNG"OGGEJKG Crtkn"6."4235 Rqygtdcnn< 16812353 Pgzv"Lcemrqv/&72O."Ucv0 Hn"Nqvvq"Zvtc< 6720464851x3 Hcpvcu{"7< 710171922 Ogic"Oqpg{
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PAGE 4 THE STAR APRIL 6, 2013 E kaabo (eh-kah-bow). Welcome. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will hold its national convention October 2-6, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel. This will mark the 98thannual meeting of this esteemed organization which establishes the annual black history theme and was founded by Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History. A Local Arrangements Committee (LAC), made up of five work groups to assist with planning for entertainment, publicity, vendors and exhibits, special events, and volunteers, will meet monthly leading up to the event. Sylvia Cyrus, Executive Director of the national headquarters in Washington, D.C., was recently in Jacksonville to lead the LAC meeting at the Ritz Theatre and Museum. Cyrus and Gaynelle Adams-Jackson, the conventions event planner, expect more than 1,000 individuals, scholars, historians, business professionals, national speakers, and students to explore the 2013 black history theme, At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington. The year 2013 signifies the 150thanniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and 50 years since March and I Have a Dream speech delivered by the late Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convention highlights include tours of African American heritage sites in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and the surrounding area, teachers workshops, authors book signing, youth day activities, including a poetry slam (competition), luncheons and banquets, and scholarly presentations and discussions. The national office has issued a call for papers which must be submitted by May 15, 2013. The conference is conveniently priced to allow attendees to pay for full access to all activities or purchase selected components. Volunteers are the backbone of any event. Brenda Frinks, president of Sun City Events & Entertainment, has signed on as volunteer coordinator for the convention. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact her at EventsBySunCity@gmail.com The subject line should read, Requesting ASALH Volunteer Information The conventions Local Arrangements Committee is headed by Anita Shepherd, president of the James Weldon Johnson Branch which is the local ASALH chapter. To become a member visit www.asalh-jaxfl.org For more information about the convention visit the nationals website at www.asalh.org Speaking of ASALH, local author Marsha Phelts, who is a lifetime and charter member of the James Weldon Branch, recently invited us to her American Beach home to cut the fruit cake and enjoy yummy honey drippers (laced with bourbon and garnished with a fruity surprise nestled near the bottom the frozen delight and topped off with a frozen cumquat). When we arrived, we were surprised to find a dinner of pork roast, roasted chicken, and a vegetable medley of peas, mushrooms, and carrots. Double yummy! Stopping in to say hello were: Larnie Owens, home from Atlanta for a quick visit, Justine Redding and hubby Rick Blackston, Joycelyn Lawson, Frank Crumley, Lauretta Hansberry Mims, and Kenny Mr. Wonderful Scott, visiting from West Palm Beach. Talk of the Town! by Frances Bradley/ Photos by Volume Burks L-R:GaynelleAdams-Jackson,SylviaCyrus,ASALHExecutiveDirector,andAnitaShepherd L-R:LarnieOwens,RickBlackston,JoycelynLawson,FrankCrumley,Lauretta HansberryMims,KenScott,JustineRedding,andhostess,MarshaPhelts Happy Birthday, Dear Lydia, Happy Birthday to You .In an intimate setting, a few friends and family gathered at the home of Brenda Johnson Onfroy to help her celebrate Lydia Stewarts birthday. Ably assisted by good friends Joyce Price and Michael Stewart (who was given a honey do list by Brenda), we were treated to wine, cheese, fruit, chicken wings, a fabulous gumbo, pasta salad (yum-yum, Lydia) and birthday cup cakes. Ron Galvin, Charles Scantling, Larnie Owens, Linda and Dennis Stewart, Volume and Ok Sun Burks, the beautiful Destiny, and Chaka Onfroy were on hand to offer best wishes to the birthday girl. Lydia is the Museum Administrator at the Ritz Theater and Museum. Kneeling:LindaandDennisStewart.Standing,l-r:MichaelStewart,Larnie Owens,FrancesBradley,LydiaStewart,BrendaOnfron,OkSunBurks,Destiny, ChakaOnfron,andJoycePrice

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PAGE 6 THE STAR APRIL 06, 2013 Crime and Justice Crime and JusticeA Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star As an African American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area. Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward. MISSINGCHILDREN Name: Wynisha James Age: 15 Weight: 180 lbs Last seen: 3/24/13 Name: Shamika Keaton Age: 15 Weight: 137 lbs Last seen: 3/15/13 Name: Shanelle Ramsamugh Age: 17 Weight: 135 lbs Last seen: 3/23/13 Name: Richard Nicolas Age: 13 Weight: 140 lbs Last seen: 3/08/13MOSTWANTED Name: Charles Henry Anderson Offense: Grand Theft Name: Frederick Alls Offense: Escape Name: Wayne Barnes Offense: Attempted Sexual Battery on Victim > 12 years old Your Child and Gangs This guide provides common warning signs of gang involvement, but may not be all-encompassing. Parents should look for multiple signs to indicate possible gang involvement because some of these indicators alone, such as clothes or musical preferences, are also common among youth not involved in gangs. Parents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local gang symbols, seek help early, and consider contacting school personnel, local law enforcement, faith leaders, and community organizations for additional assistance. Warning Signs That Your Child May Be Involved with a Gang : Admits to "hanging out" with kids in gangs Shows an unusual interest in one or two particular colors of clothing or a particular logo Has an unusual interest in gangster-influenced music, videos, movies, or websites. Uses unusual hand signals to communicate with friends Has specific drawings or gang symbols on school books, clothes, walls, or tattoos Comes home with unexplained physical injuries (fighting-related bruises, injuries to hand/knuckles) Has unexplained cash or goods, such as clothing or jewelry Carries a weapon Has been in trouble with the police Exhibits negative changes in behavior such as: -Withdrawing from family -Declining school attendance, performance, behavior -Staying out late without reason -Displaying an unusual desire for secrecy -Exhibiting signs of drug use -Breaking rules consistently -Speaking in gang-style slang What Parents Can Do to Prevent Gang Involvement : Spend quality time with your child Be a positive role model and set the right example Know your child's friends and their families Encourage good study habits Teach your child how to cope with peer pressure Take action in your neighborhood (create a neighborhood alliance, report and remove graffiti) Talk with your child about the dangers and consequences of gang involvement. Let your child know that you don't want to see him or her hurt or arrested. Explain to your child that he or she should NOT: -Associate with gang members -Attend parties or social events sponsored by gangs -Use hand signs, symbols, or language that is meaningful to gangs -Wear clothing, including specific colors, which may have meaning to gangs in your area Safety Murder Suspect Turns Self In A man had turned himself in several days after a homicide incident had occurred. Police say 22-year-old Rodney Dejontae Speights went to the incident scene with the intent to confront and fight 20-year-old Osh Totter Williams. Prior to the incident occurring Speights told a witness his intent to fight with the victim as retribution for a fight the victim had participated in the day before. Just before to the incident, Speights was observed on video walking up to the victim and engaging him in a conversation. Speights was then seen shooting the victim multiple times with what was later determined to be a .40 caliber semi automatic handgun. The victim was struck multiple times and died shortly thereafter at the scene. Speights was later identified by witnesses from the surveillance video. Speights turned himself in four days later and was charged with first-degree murder. Rodney Speights Man Steals Several Hundred Dollars Worth of Coins from Bank Police Arrested a man in connection with a night time bank burglary and a series of other crimes over a period of two weeks. Police say someone had broken a window of a bank just after midnight. After bank employees temporarily repaired the window, the suspect returned and stole a large amount of coins. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that a man seen carrying the same bag as the suspect in the bank surveillance video exchanged several hundred dollars worth of coins at the Coin Star machine inside a Walmart store later that day. The suspect was identified as 20-year-old Zachary Beyer-Radford. Beyer-Radford was also under investigation for additional retail thefts at Walmart and for stealing the rental vehicle that he used to commit these crimes. The stolen car was a black 2013 Chevrolet Impala. Tactical Unit deputies located him about five days later and during a search of his vehicle, they found drugs, ammunition, and items stolen from Walmart. Beyer-Radford confessed to the crimes and is charged with burglary, wearing a mask or hood to commit a felony, two counts of grand theft, one count of petit theft, drug possession, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, driving without a valid license and grand theft auto. He is being held on more than $40,000 bond. Mother Arrested for Child Neglect and Drugs A woman was arrested after she was found passed out with drugs near her five-month-old son. Police arrived at a home just before 8:00 p.m., after an anonymous caller requested a welfare check on a child. They found Andrea Keesling, 42, unconscious and hanging off a reclining chair. Keeslings infant son was strapped in a car seat on the floor of the home. A crushed codeine pill was also found about one foot away from the child. The child, who has Down Syndrome, was hungry and in need of a diaper change. After numerous attempts to wake Keesling, she finally woke up when police shook her. Keesling is charged with child neglect, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction. Keesling has an extensive criminal history of drug arrests, DUI, and prescription fraud. The child is now in DCF custody. Zachary Beyer-Radford Andrea Keesling Man with 39 Felonies Arrested for MurderA man with an extensive and violent criminal history was arrested for the murder of another man. Detectives say 40-year-old Dushun Robinson fatally stabbed Steven Palasz during a fight that started inside a trailer. Robinson reportedly punched Palasz in the face and the fight eventually moved outside, where the deceased victim was found by police a short time later. According to police, a witness said that they argument started inside the trailer home after Palasz started yelling, swearing, and acting violent towards Robinson. When the fight started she told them chill out and the two men took the fight outside. Robinson was said to have come back inside the home within a couple minutes and demanded someone take him home. A neighbor that was there did so and the witness said Robinson called her later and threatened to kill her and her family if she told anybody about the incident. When the neighbor who took Robinson home was questioned, he said he did not know Palasz was dead at the time. The Fugitive Apprehension Unit, working in conjunction with the U.S. Marshal Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force, located him about a week later after the incident. Robinson was arrested and charged with one count of murder in the second degree and is being held without bond. Police say this is Robinsons 30th arrest and has been faced with charges including cocaine possession, aggravated stalking, battery and robbery. That doesnt include the many times he violated probation or was in contempt of court. Despite facing 39 felony charges and 27 misdemeanors to date, Robinson was only sentenced to prison once, serving just four years and eight months. Dushun Robinson

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LOCAL APRIL6, 2013 THE STAR PAGE 7 Florida The Stanton Graduate Class of 1969 started gathering for monthly mini-reunions to celebrate each other as the class family that we are and will continue to be for each other. With the help of Planning Coordinators, DeBorah Deese-James and Jacqueline Glover-Lindsey, as our first gathering (Sunday, January 20, 2013), we attended Mount Salem Baptist Church to honor Assistant Pastor Alton Rodgers and his wife Cassandra Bucholtz-Rodgers for their inspiring spiritual leadership. He had no idea we were coming for this event. With the help of his wife and Pastor Banks, we were able to pull this off as a surprise. During the service, Rev. Banks introduced us to the congregation and presented our attendance to AltonHe was totally surprisedwanting to know why we were therethe entire classes response in unison was YOU. We all shared spiritual hugs of love with Alton and Cassandra. We presented him with a card and money collected from the class and a plant. In attendance were Linda Taylor-Jones, Brenda Horne-Griffin, Angela Washington, Jacqueline Glover-Lindsey, Cora Miller-Jackson, Brenda Pugh-Murray, and DeBorah Deese-James, not pictured. The second gathering was held Saturday, February 16, 2013, for a Valentines Luncheon at the Sandollar Restaurant, Hecksher Drive. There were 19 of the class members in attendance with a total of 26 including spouces and family members. After entering the restaurant, everyone was seated and there was a period of meet and greet followed by everyone introducing themselves as well as their spouces and family members. After placing orders, Reverand Lorenzo Watson offered grace and prayer. We all had so much to talk about bringing each other up to speed about our lives and families. The food and service were undeniably great. The fellowship of classmates reuniting was celebatory and joyous. In attendance were: DeBorah Deese-James, Jacqueline Glover-Linsey, Shelia Troutman-Jones, Brenda Horne-Griffin, Janice Mitchell-Tucker, Margaret Bennett-Peyton, Maxine Grant-Gillespie, Linda Taylor-Jones, Shirley Dixon-Atkins, Cora Miller-Jackson, Rev. Lorenzo Watkins, Gwendolyn Mays-Ringo, Brenda Pugh-Murray, Matt Thompson, Lucious Waters, Angela Washington-Bonnett, JoAnn Oliver-Walton Barbara Streater-Love, and Rose Marie Jackson. We enjoyed it so much we have decided to plan a monthly mini-reunion gathering of some sort with hopes and prayers that more of our class members (family) will join us leading up to our 45th year reunion in 2014. The March gathering, fun game day and dinner, was held at the beautiful home of Classmate (Linda Taylor-Jones and her husband Ralph Jones (a 1969 graduate of Matthew W. Gilbert) Of course, it started with everyone arriving and prayer offered by Matt Thompson (our class President). Since there were many more attendees, we all introduced ourselves and family attending and the fellowshipping and games began. We enjoyed playing cards (whist and spades) group games like How Old School Are You where everyone won a prize and How R&B Are You (Tabu Version), and watching videos of past class reunions. There were smiles and laughter, hugs and love, and chattering all about the entire afternoon and evening. Class pictures were taken by our classmate and class photographer Lucious Waters: Our next fun and fellowship gathering for April will be bowling date and time forecomingplease check out the blogpage for info. IN REMEMBRANCE OF NEW STANTON CLASS OF DECEASED CLASSMATES Solomon Jones, Rodney Taykir, Evelyn West, Maureen Moore, Alvin Williams, Mary King, Elaine Sawyer, William Green, Paulette Norman, Marshall Johnson, Cloris Blackmon Odell Townsend, Virginia Gibbs, Drew Woods, Walter Frison, Nathaniel Dudley, James Moultrie, William Gillespie, Ava Bell, Elestralita Grimes, Leonard Albritten, Jacqueline Radcliff, Juanita Law, Carolyn McBride, Reginald Glover, Pamela Davis, Not pictured KENNETH ADKINS. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTENTHE PURPOSE OF DEATH IS TO GAIN EVERLASTING LIFE. There is a blog website for class members to visit to keep informed of the monthly calendar of events. The blog site address for information of calendar events is http://www.newstanton.blogspot.com. Please visit it for up to date information. GO STANTONIANS AND BLUE DEVILS. STANTON CLASS OF 1969 GATHERS FOR MONTHLY MINI-REUNIONS Assistant Pastor Alton Rodgers, Mount Salem Baptist Church, January 20, 2013.

Suns Season BeginsAPRIL 6, 2013 THESTAR PAGEJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Suns announced the team's 2013 promotional schedule, including a mix of great giveaways and fanfavorite entertainment. The Suns return to the field and share the excitement of professional baseball with fans to kick off the 2013 season. The Suns began their regular season on Thursday, April 4. For the first time since 2003 the brightest stars throughout the Southern League will be on display at the Baseball Grounds as the Suns host the 2013 Southern League AllStar Game on Wednesday July 17. All-Star festivities begin on Tuesday July 16 with a special All-Star Gala and MLB All-Star Game watch party at the Jacksonville Landing. The Southern League All-Stars will be on hand and the public is invited to watch the Big League AllStar Game on the videoboard in the Landing Courtyard. Wednesday July 17 begins with the All-Star Game FanFest at Bragan Field and continues with the Southern League Homerun Derby. First Pitch of the 2013 Southern League All-Star Game is scheduled for 7:05pm on Wednesday as well. The Baseball Grounds will again host a number of celebrities and great entertainment acts this season. There will be two t-shirt giveaways this season beginning with World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party T-Shirts on Saturday, April 27 followed by Pink T-shirts for ALL ladies on Saturday, May 11, the night before Mother's Day as the Suns raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Jacksonville native, switch hitting Atlanta Brave Chipper Jones dons his Bolles jersey on a bobblehead giveaway on Saturday, June 29. The Suns will also have two former Atlanta Braves player appearances with Dale Murphy and John Rocker. Kevin Ware has no interest in watching a replay of what millions saw live him landing so hard on his leg that his bone broke and punctured through his skin in the middle of a basketball game. While his team, the Louisville Cardinals triumphed over Duke, 8563, Wares return to Atlanta for the Final Four is a bittersweet moment for him sweet because hes back on his high school stomping ground where he has a huge support, bitter because even though he got the all clear to be released from the hospital, he will not get to play in front of Georgians. Ironically, the horrific live incident has thrust the player into the spotlight and hes received thousands of well wishes, his NBA player LeBron James tweeted words of encouragement along with other basketball stars such as Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, and Rajon Rondo. Said Ware of the incident: It's kind of insane, because we play Duke in the Bahamas, and the exact same play happened, with the exact same player and it was just on the opposite side of the court, so I went to contest the shot, like I normally always do, I kind of joked a little bit, like I should have blocked the shot because I jumped so high, but I guess I just landed wrong and didn't see where I was landing, so that's kind of what caused the injury. But I kind of felt like stuff like this doesn't just happen for no reason, you know. There is a reason behind everything. So, I don't know what the reason is going to be, but it is just a process I'm ready for it, you know. At the time, Coach Carter gave my leg a look, like, like he's never seen something like this before, Ware added. So I'm just thinking, like, my ankle is hurt or something like that. And I look down at my leg and my bone is six inches out of my leg and I just go into automatic shock. Photo by Jeff Reinking, Louisville Athletics Department Kevin Ware Recovering After Injury

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Walker, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Educational Systems Development Consulting Services intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations, Tallahassee, Florida. Business to be conducted in Florida. FICTITIOUS NAME Luis Martinez will be hiring 99 temporary farm workers. Needed from 4-1-13 through 5-15-13 @ 40 Hours per week. Duties include: gathering Vidalia Onions, putting into 50pd bags, loading and unloading bags onto field truck Wage is $9.78 per hr. or the prevailing wage rate. Guarantee of 3/4 of total hours offered. Employer furnishes work tools, supplies and equipment. Free housing is Provided for workers that cannot reasonably return home at the end of the Day. Transportation and subsistence expense provided with completion of 50% of the work contract. INTERESTED WORKERS SHOULD APPLY AT THE NEAREST GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OFFICE AND PROVIDE THE OFFICE WITH A COPY OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. REFERENCE JOB #GA 8074463 FARM WORKERS NEEDED EMPLOYMENT IT Keysource, Inc has openings for the following positions: Software Engineers (ITKS13201) with Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Technology or related discipline to Conduct a study of the current application-specific business rules and practices and user requirements and prepare specifications, analyze and find out gaps in existing applications and suggest business process improvements. Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Understand the business rules and prepare the source target mapping document, including the transformation logics based on business rules and data conversion up on target database. Prepare the Functional Specification Document. Design and develop Data Quality jobs to extract client data from the Standard Common Format (SCF) Policy files from each System of Record (SoR) with daily files landed on the Data Integration platform. Ensure technical/business data quality/granularity prescribed by the SCF Data Governance. Work with the technical team and interface directly with external vendors to define data requirements and resolve data integrity. Senior Software Engineer (ITKS13202) with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Information Technology, Marketing, Engineering (any) or related and Five (5) years of relevant experience to work on Business requirements, functional specifications, project schedules, documentation and test plans includes Design, development, implementation and support of software components that enhance or extend the reach of our client software development initiatives. Contributes to the development, delivery and maintenance of technologybased business solutions. He/she must be skilled in designing, coding, testing, and implementing configuration changes to software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements. Senior Business Systems Analyst (ITKS13203) with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Information Technology, Marketing, Engineering (any) or related and Five (5) years of relevant experience to work on Business requirements, functional specifications, project schedules, documentation and test plans includes Design, development, implementation and support of software components that enhance or extend the reach of our client software development initiatives. Contributes to the development, delivery and maintenance of technology-based business solutions. He/she must be skilled in designing, coding, testing, and implementing configuration changes to software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements. Competitive salary with standard company benefits. Work location is Jacksonville, FL with possibility to Travel to client locations throughout the USA. Please mail resumes to IT Keysource, Inc, 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd, Building 200, Suite 250-220, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or Fax 904-5139238 or email to hr@itkeysource.com. STANTON GALA The 7th Annual Stanton Alumni Gala, a semi-formal affair, will be held at the Wyndham Riverwalk Hotel, 1515 Prudential Drive on June 22, 2013. For tickets and more information, contact Chairman Kenneth Reddick at 764-8795 or kwreddick@comcast.net Magnolia Gardens Community Association in partnership with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. will host their 7th Annual Reunion on April 13th at 5805 Begonia Road located in the heart of the Magnolia Gardens Community. There will be various workshops, health screenings, and providing free legal services. These special services will be available free from 2pm5pm. There will also be a scholarship awarded to an outstanding student from our neighborhood school, William M. Raines. The mission of MGCA is to empower, revitalize and, inspire the residents of Magnolia Gardens to take an active part in our communitys wellbeing. AUCTION HEALTH